Group Head of FP&A & Commercial Finance (CA(SA)

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Why Consider This Opportunity? ✔ Executive and Board-level exposure ✔ Strategic influence across a multi-entity group environment ✔ Leadership of a high-impact FP&A and Commercial Finance function ✔ Opportunity to drive finance transformation and performance improvement initiatives ✔ Significant involvement in long-term strategy, investment decisions, and business growth plans ✔ Highly visible role with direct impact on shareholder value creation Key Responsibilities Lead the Group budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Drive strategic financial planning and support executive decision-making. Oversee commercial finance, business partnering, and performance management across the Group. Lead complex financial modelling, investment appraisals, and scenario analysis. Deliver insightful executive reporting and presentations to senior leadership. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and return on investment. Implement and enhance performance metrics, dashboards, and KPI reporting. Partner with operational leaders to challenge assumptions and improve business outcomes. Support M&A activities, strategic projects, and capital allocation decisions. Drive finance transformation, reporting automation, and process optimisation initiatives. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team. Minimum Requirements CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (essential) 8-12 years' progressive finance experience , including FP&A, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Partnering, or Strategic Finance. Proven experience within a group or multi-entity environment . Strong financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning expertise. Advanced Excel skills with exposure to Power BI, BI reporting tools, or data analytics platforms. Exceptional commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and drive business performance. Ideal Background We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in: FP&A Commercial Finance Strategic Finance Corporate Finance Business Partnering Group Reporting Financial Modelling Management Accounting Performance Management Multi-entity or complex corporate environments If you are looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional finance leadership and play a pivotal role in shaping business strategy, this position offers the ideal platform to make a significant impact while advancing your career. For more information, contact: Monique Du Preez Senior Recruitment Consultant Network Recruitment \"Exceptional finance leaders do more than analyse performance; they influence the decisions that create it.\"